DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global General Counsel Academy: Managing the Legal Departments (double module)" conference has been added to Research and Markets' offering.
This module explores the new role and responsibility of Legal Departments and the responsibility of General Counsel for its successful management and development. Looks at the structure of the legal departments, the role of the department and the GC.
In particular it explores the department in terms of cost vs profit centre. In this context we also examine the interaction between the department and other functions of the organisation, and:
- The wider role of the Legal Dep.
- Legal Dep. impact on the organisation
- Successful reporting structures
- Training and Development of the Legal Department
- Engagement of Lawyers Budget considerations
- Recruitment and succession planning
Includes case studies and examples from Unisys, Barclays, MacDonald's, Sony, TMobile, Standard Chartered, BT, Calyon & Du Pont.
The Global General Counsel Academy runs courses that combine to make an Award and Certificate in General Counsel Legal Management. All modules are built on more than 500 documents included in the Know-How Library of the CLO Network and they aim to provide business knowledge and leadership skills specific to legal departments.
What is the Global General Counsel Academy?
The Global General Counsel Academy is
- Informed by experienced senior GCs
- Captures best working practices of leading counsel
- Crystallizes the skills knowledge and management expertise needed for GCs
- Delivers key skills training through the Academy training programme
The CLO Network and wider interaction with GCs from different sectors, identified crucial GC skills which fall into four categories:
- GC Leadership
- Legal Department Management
- External Law Firm Management
- Risk Management
The GGCA delivers 32 modules of training each year relating to each of the 4 skill areas.
For more information about this conference visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9nnhqp/global_general
